ZIP 27529 (Garner, NC) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 27529: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.0 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Wake County compares with North Carolina
Wake County against North Carolina and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.2 | 61.3 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 60% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.62 | 0.66 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 24.0% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 10.5% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 14.9% | 20.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Wake County sits below North Carolina on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 27529: I-40 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 27529: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 6,415 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wake County since 2015: 3,996 people were injured and 66 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 41.0% across North Carolina.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in North Carolina.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-401 (5), Ssr-1006 Old Stage Rd (2) and US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 168 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.6% in North Carolina.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.0 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 27529 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Wake County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than North Carolina.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-401 | 5 |
| Ssr-1006 Old Stage Rd | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| I-87 | 1 |
| SR-1538 | 1 |
| Ssr-1007 | 1 |
| Ssr-1555 Barber Mill Rd | 1 |
| Ssr-2509 Mial Plantation Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wake County) |
|---|---|
| Capital Blvd | 254 |
| Glenwood Ave | 137 |
| New Bern Ave | 62 |
| Wake Forest Rd | 50 |
| E Williams St | 47 |
| Wade Ave | 39 |
| Knightdale Blvd | 37 |
| S Wilmington St | 37 |
ZIP 27529 at a glance
| Population | 55,242 |
| Density | 370 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,716 |
| Median home value | $350,569 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wake County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 164 | — | 6.3 |
| 2000s | 302 | +84% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 552 | +83% | 5.0 |
| 2020s | 486 | -12% | 6.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 164 a year in the 1990s and 486 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.0 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 27529
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 27529?
Wake County has had 6,415 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 3,996 people and killing 66.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 27529?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 27529 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 27529?
June has the most truck crashes in Wake County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 27529?
168 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wake County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 27529 compare with North Carolina?
Per 100,000 residents, Wake County has 45.2 truck crashes a year; North Carolina has 61.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 27529?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.